UK Government to Treat Misogyny as Extremism

The UK government will now treat misogyny as a form of extremism under new plans announced by the Home Office. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a review to examine threats posed by harmful ideologies, including hatred of women. The review aims to address the rise of extremism and identify gaps in current policies.

The UK government will now treat misogyny as a form of extremism under new plans announced by the Home Office.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a review of the UK's counter-extremism strategy to examine threats posed by harmful ideologies, including hatred of women.

The review aims to address the rise of extremism, both online and offline, that undermines community and democratic fabric.

It will also investigate Islamist and far-right extremism, radicalization of youth, and identify gaps in current policies.

Scheduled for completion by October, this review follows Labour's broader policy assessment since taking power in July.

Calls for action intensified after incidents like the Plymouth shooting in 2021 and the influence of figures like Andrew Tate.